Weight Training

Do you really need steroids for high performance?

There is enormous pressure on athletes to excel today and, as standards of skill rise, the temptation can be almost overwhelming to do whatever  is necessary to win.  Steroid use, legal and illegal has increased dramatically in response.  The downside is, unfortunately, also dramatic.  Steroids lead to wholesale destruction of gland tissue, stunted growth, testicle shrinkage, low sperm count and sterility (noticeable after only a few months), male breast enlargement, male pattern baldness, acne, high blood pressure, weakening of connective tissue,  liver malfunction, poor circulation , and hostile personality changes.

So what are the alternatives? Can herbal steroids enhance your strength like synthetic steroids?

There are no magic bullets for energy or endurance in sports, but plant-derived steroids, called phytosterols do have growth activity similar to that of free form amino acids and anabolic steroids.

Herbs have been used for thousands of years by athletes, and now they are again becoming extremely popular in Russia, Germany, Japan and Korea, where studies have proved that herbs enhance strength, stamina and performance.  There is a range of herbs with anabolic like actions, while other herbs enhance endurance and focus.

As a professional herbalist, all herbs I use have been stringently tested for quality and purity.

Amino acids can also act as steroid alternatives to help build the body to competitive levels without chemical steroid consequences.  They also help release growth hormone, detox ammonia, promote fast recuperation, increase stamina and support peak performance.

Mineral, vitamin, protein and antioxidant supplements These help both the serious and the casual athlete.  They help to build muscle tissue, maintain low body fat, and improve endurance.  Supplements optimise recuperation time between workouts, enhance muscle growth and speed healing from sports injuries.  antioxidant supplements have become critical for sports performance, because they help maintain the body's defences against exercise-induced free radicals to combat injury and speed muscle recovery.

All Supplements prescribed are sourced from Lambert's - suppliers exclusively to professional healthcare consultants.  These supplements are manufactured to high specification and the highest standards of safety and efficacy.

How can I buy these herbs and supplements?

Qualified herbalists and nutritionists should never sell herbal preparations without a face to face consultation.  This is because herbs have strong physiological actions which could be dangerous for some people.

A consultation will allow the herbalist to make a full assessment of your present state of health and tailor a prescription specifically to your needs.

Costs

Short consultation (20mins)                                                                     £20               If you have no particular health concerns and purely wish for a tailored prescription to enhance your training regime.

In depth consultation (1 hour)                                                                £40          Your present and past health will be examined in depth, and herbs and nutrients will be prescribed to help you with any problems.

Herbal medicines                                                                        From £7 per week

Nutritional supplements - supplied at recommended retail prices